On 1 November 2017 the GRNSW Inquiry Panel charged trainer, Mr Tony Mason under rule 101(2)(b) of the GRNSW Greyhound Racing Rules as follows:
That you, Tony Mason, a registered trainer, on or around 17 August 2017, permitted an unlicensed person to train a greyhound owned and trained by you.
Following the admission of the charge by Mr Mason, the Inquiry Panel determined to impose a fine of $1,000 wholly suspended on the condition that Mr Mason does not breach the rules for a period of 12 months.
A copy of the decision of GRNSW can be found here.
Mr Mason has been notified of his rights of appeal.